This educational storybook was developed to introduce MyPlate to young children. Parents or caregivers read the book to children and encourage them to try foods from each food group by eating just two bites, just like the characters in the story. The back of the book contains a MyPlate coloring page, a blank certificate for the Two Bite Club, fun activity pages for kids, and Tips for Growing Healthy Eaters.

Language:

English

Cost:

Available online.

Free?

Yes

Ordering Info:

Visit the Team Nutrition website at the link below to access the material in PDF or to order (for eligible schools and child care settings).

All major ideas summarized or reviewed to reinforce key concepts; summaries easily identified.

Diversity

A. Role Models

Positive role models are provided in text and illustrations. Role models presented as having many roles, traits, and emotions.

Comments:

Characters model healthy lifestyle habits in the story, such as eating foods from the MyPlate system, trying new foods, enjoying family meals, and engaging in physical activity.

B. Multi-cultural Representation

Not applicable.

Comments:

Characters in the storybook are tiger cartoons depicting a mother and two children.

C. Different lifestyles and food patterns

Not applicable.

Print Materials

A. Writing Style

Main ideas are clear and flow smoothly.

B. Writing Approach

Writing approach is positive and personal. Active voice is used most of the time.

C. Vocabulary

Vocabulary used is appropriate for intended audience. Minimizes use of technical terms and if used, are defined.

D. Supportive Illustrations

All of the illustrations contribute to the material and are on the same page as their textual references. Tables and graphs are as simple and easy to read as possible. All information needed in graphs and tables is provided in a form requiring no further explanation.

Comments:

Colorful illustrations and engaging characters will hold the interest of young children.

E. Layout and Design

Color, design, and layout of material are attractive, and stimulate interest, without being too busy. There is good balance between print and blank space.

F. Visual Quality

Paper weight used is heavy enough so that print from one side cannot be seen on the other side. Text is written in a font size that is easy to read, and the main body is not written in capital letters.

G. Headings/Cueing Devices

Clear headings are provided for each topic area. Cueing devices (shading, boxes, arrows, etc.) are used to direct attention to key points.

Comments:

Food groups featured in each section stand out in bold, colorful text.

This is a fun booklet that can be used in a variety of settings for teaching young children about MyPlate and trying new foods. The activity sheets at the back of the book serve to reinfoce key concepts.

B. Points that Could Be Improved:

C. General Comments

D. Overall Summary

This colorful and positive storybook is a fun resource for introducing young children to MyPlate and encouraging them to try new foods. Includes activity sheets that can be used in the classroom, as well as a tip sheet for caregivers that could be sent home with students.

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